Benefits: Full Benefits 

Interview Expenses: Yes 

The Role 

Our client, a nationally respected law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Research Analyst to join its growing conflicts team in Dayton, OH. This role plays a critical part in helping attorneys navigate ethical obligations and identify potential conflicts of interest for new matters and lateral hires. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong legal research skills and an interest in compliance and legal ethics. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Define search strategies and conduct conflict checks using the firm’s electronic system (Intapp or similar) 
• Analyze and summarize search results for attorneys and Conflicts Counsel, identifying potential issues and recommendations 
• Perform corporate research using online databases to uncover relationships and affiliations 
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical screen memorandums for internal review
• Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, and the broader legal team to support resolution efforts 
• Assist with ongoing cleanup and reconciliation of client and matter records in the conflicts database 
• Provide responsive, high-level support to attorneys and legal assistants 
• Occasionally support requests outside of standard business hours as needed 

What You Bring 

• 1–2+ years of experience in a law firm conflicts department 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant law firm experience 
• Familiarity with legal ethics rules and professional responsibility standards 
• Experience conducting conflict checks, corporate research, or legal intake reviews 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment 

Must-Have

• At least 1 year of conflicts experience at a mid- to large-sized law firm 
• Bachelor’s degree or clear equivalent work history 
• Familiarity with legal ethics and professional responsibility rules 
• Experience conducting conflict checks or corporate research 
• Salary requirement provided (not open or negotiable) 
• Authorized to work in the United States 
• No sponsorship required now or in the future 
• Ability to work onsite or hybrid in Dayton, OH 

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) 

• Experience with Intapp or similar conflicts software 
• Drafting engagement letters, conflict waivers, or ethical screen memorandums 
• Large-scale data cleanup or client/matter database management experience 
• Strong legal writing or analytical reporting experience